The Victoria and Albert museum or the V & A, as it is affectionately known to people, is the most influential museum of its kind in the world. It is a world treasure house with collections of the most fabulous scope and diversity of designs.

With its decorative arts and over 145 galleries to see, and covering less than 8 miles, the museum is a visual feast to its visitors in fine and applied arts.

Often looked upon as housing the greatest compilation of Italian Renaissance it shares 3000 years of marvelous artifacts from several of the world' richest cultures. This was founded in 1852, to stimulate and educate British manufacturers and designers.

Visitors are moved by the scope of ceramics, furniture, fashion, photographs, sculpture, glass, jewellery, metalwork, textiles and paintings.

The riches compiled in its exhibits are enhanced by cyber interactive, objects to handle, audio programs and video screens, ensuring an exciting visitor experience to be enjoyed by visitors of all ages.

In addition to the permanent exhibits, exciting program of exhibitions, displays, activities and contemporary events are also carried out. Join any one of the free guided tours and gallery talks or take a stroll and discover the Museum with your own time.

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